Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Norman was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Marshal. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To protect his home; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Bertram speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Bertram alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Bellfounder, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Bellfounder again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male prefers to wear flannel. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.